Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 1HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	53.6%	-0.5%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	45.9%	46.4%	0.5%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF4 1HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.7%	14.3%	-1.4%	37.9%	-23.6%
Married: Opposite sex	65.5%	70.3%	4.8%	44.2%	26.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.8%	5%	-2.8%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	10.6%	10%	-0.6%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.3%	39.7%	1.4%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	31%	37.9%	6.9%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	21.4%	14.8%	-6.6%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	7.2%	5.9%	-1.3%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	24.7%	-4.7%	18.2%	6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	10.6%	-0.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	9.8%	-5.5%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	8.2%	0.4%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	15.3%	6.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	20.4%	31.4%	11.0%	33.8%	-2.4%
Other	7.1%	0%	-7.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
White	100%	98.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.9%	97.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Slack Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slack Lane was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Slack Lane has the 50th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 350th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF4 1HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Slack Lane are based on 132 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF4 1HE

Average Price
£260,411

Semi-Detached
£194,073

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£393,088

Estimated Average Property Prices for Slack Lane

Average Price
£278,612

Semi-Detached
£339,691

Terraced
£177,624

Detached
£500,899

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£399,441

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Slack LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
80 Slack Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-03-24	£185,229
78 Slack Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2015-03-27	£209,335
Weavers Green Slack Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£270,000	2014-05-16	£399,441

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF4 1HE

Employment

WF4 1HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF4 1HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	130
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Manufacturing	14
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU	3out of 4	4,336 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Junior School Slack Lane , Crofton WF4 1HJ	3out of 4	282 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Infant School High Street , Crofton WF4 1NG	3out of 4	460 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Shay Lane , Crofton WF4 1NN	3out of 4	662 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sharlston Community School Hammer Lane , Sharlston Common WF4 1DH	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery Whinney Lane , Streethouse WF7 6DJ	3out of 4	2,546 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF	2out of 4	432 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ	3out of 4	4,139 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	4,444 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	5,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL	3out of 4	5,432 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	3out of 4	733 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	2,967 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	4,803 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Julie's Food Kitchen	29 High Street, Crofton	417 yd
Betsy's Cake and Coffee	1 Ashdene Approach, Crofton	650 yd
Blakes Coffee & Co	Spring Green Nurseries, Pontefract Road	690 yd
Lek's Thai Street Food	575A Doncaster Road, Crofton	884 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crofton Working Mens Club	42 Slack Lane, Crofton	356 yd
Cock And Crown	570 Doncaster Road, Crofton	770 yd
White Horse	49 West Lane, Sharlston Common	922 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Panda Garden	117 Ashdene Drive, Crofton	106 yd
Cappio's Pizzeria	115 Ashdene Drive, Crofton	106 yd
Jenny's Plaice	4 Slack Lane, Crofton	356 yd
Nilakash	1 Pontefract Road, Crofton	772 yd
Crofton Fisheries	7 Santingley Lane, Crofton	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	69 High Street, Crofton		505 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crofton Academy HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	528 yd
Shay Lane Primary School Shay Lane	grass pitches	771 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.